WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 10, 2021 11AM WORSHIP
WELCOME! Welcome to Centenary United Methodist Church. Thank you for worshiping with us today! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, program and ministry life here at Centenary. We hope the worship will inspire and comfort you as we hear God’s message proclaimed. During this time, now more than ever, may the grace and love of Christ surround you. Centenary United Methodist Church provides multi-generational ministries that offer innovative ways to grow deeper in faith and discipleship. From Worship to Missions and from Spiritual Formation to Music and the Arts, there is a way for everyone to engage. To learn more, visit our website to select the Ministries tab.
EVERY DAY FOR EVERYONE We invite you to register your in-person worship attendance by scanning the QR code below with your smart phone.
OUR MISSION “The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
LITURGIST
The Reverend Bret Cogan The Reverend Meg Gaston
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Susan Bates, Organist/Music Associate The Chancel Choir
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Exigence Vocal Ensemble Dr. Eugene Rogers, Guest Conductor Paul Byssainthe, Jr., collaborative pianist Olman Piedra, percussionist Nicole Joseph, soloist LaVonte Heard, soloist
FLOWERS
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "The East Door" by Doug Peninger
By entering the Sanctuary, you grant Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted rights to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs and videos of likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.
The chancel flowers are given in loving memory of our mother, Barbara Long Welch and our father, Edwin L. Welch, Sr., by their children, Lynn Welch Brannock and family and, Ed & Sue Welch and family.
LET US WORSHIP Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost • October 10, 2021
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY
God Moves in a Mysterious Way — Dan Locklair
GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 22 (NRSV)
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our ancestors trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried, and were saved; in you they trusted, and were not put to shame. But I am a worm, and not human; scorned by others, and despised by the people. All who see me mock at me; they make mouths at me, they shake their heads; “Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver— let him rescue the one in whom he delights!” Yet it was you who took me from the womb; you kept me safe on my mother’s breast. On you I was cast from my birth, and since my mother bore me you have been my God. Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. Many bulls encircle me, strong bulls of Bashan surround me; they open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death.
HYMN (found on page seven)
#73 O Worship the King — LYONS
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Ndikhokhele Bawo — arr. Lhente Mari-Pitout
Please stand as you are able.
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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GLORIA PATRI
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy. All may respond: Hear our prayer.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN (found on page eight)
#189 Fairest Lord Jesus — ST. ELIZABETH (Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
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GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Luke 1:28-34 (sung in Latin)
Ave Maria — Heitor Villa Lobos Greetings, Mary, favored one, full of grace! The Lord is with you! Blessed are you and the fruit of your womb, our Savior Jesus! Lord, hear our intercessions. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Hebrews 4:12-16
Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (NRSV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
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SERMON
"Approach With Boldness"
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO OFFERING
You may give by capturing our QR code, mailing to our post office box or place your offering in our boxes located at the entrance to the Sanctuary.
OFFERTORY
Hallelujah (from Mount of Olives) — Ludwig van Beethoven Hallelujah unto God's Almighty Son! Praise the Lord in holy songs of joy! Man, proclaim his grace and glory! Hallelujah!
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Almighty and most merciful God, from you comes every good and perfect gift. We give you praise and thanks for all your mercies. Your goodness has created us, your bounty has sustained us, your discipline has chastened us, your patience has borne with us, your love has redeemed us. Give us a heart to love and serve you, and enable us to show our thankfulness for all your goodness and mercy by giving up ourselves to your service, and cheerfully submitting in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page nine) †
#571 Go Make of All Disciples — LANCASHIRE
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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VOLUNTARY
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Glory — arr. Eugene Rogers His Wonders to Perform — Dan Locklair
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OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE
Our digital worship bulletin is fully interactive. Within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Click on the text and you will be re-directed.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY Aging can be a difficult process filled with loss and change. A friend had a difficult time after the loss of her husband and moving to a retirement community alone. Her Stephen Minister provided a listening, caring heart that helped her find peace. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford: cford@centenary-ws.org/336-7246311 ext. 1353/, or Rev. Susannah Pittman: spittman@centenaryws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1357. GRIEFSHARE: LOSS OF A SPOUSE Sunday • October 24 • 2pm-4pm • 107 East Building Congregational Care invites you to the GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion. You can register for the seminar on the Engage tab on the church website or by CLICKING HERE. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352/sgramley@centenary-ws.org).
MISSIONS RISE AGAINST HUNGER Centenary is doing Rise Against Hunger on October 17 from 2-4pm. Set up will start at 12:30pm. We will be spaced out differently this year than in years past, and look forward to packing as many meals as possible. Contact Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@centenary-ws. org) if you have any questions.
SENIOR ADULTS OCTOBER PROGRAM On Thursday October 21, we will welcome as our keynote speaker Chancellor Brian Cole of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. All are welcome – you may join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30am, with remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. Please contact Charles Monroe (336-773-0446)/chasmonroe@yahoo.com for more information.
YOUTH MINISTRY OCTOBER 10 10:00am Sunday school on the 4th Floor 11:00pm Love Thy Neighbor set-up (West-Lawn) Noon-2:00pm Love Thy Neighbor (West-Lawn)
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CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
Church offices will be closed on Monday, October 11, for a staff development day. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, October 12 at 9am.
Sympathy is extended to Cindy Holthouser in the death of her mother, Zelma Daigle, on September 13, 2021. Sympathy is extended to Barbara Fulp in the death of her sister, Nancy Larrimore Cope, on September 19, 2021.
TEXT TO GIVE You may now text your gifts of tithes and offerings! Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to enter your payment information and make your contribution.
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